Rep. Paul Torkelson won’t seek re-election

By: Fritz Busch

HANSKA — After nine terms in the Minnesota Legislature, Republican District 15B Rep. Paul Torkelson of Hanska announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November. He will finish his current ...

January 31, 2026

Human services director shares funding, ICE concerns

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Brown County Human Services Director Anne Broskoff and Brown County Commissioner Dave Borchert shared a number of county program funding and immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) concerns they’ve heard from Brown County ...

January 31, 2026

FFA members ‘benefit greatly’

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club’s annual meeting and banquet recently highlighted the organization’s commitment to youth development in agriculture, awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and financial support to local ...

January 31, 2026

Area roundup: Steffl sets Cedar Mountain assists record

GIRLS BASKETBALL Cedar Mountain 72, Sleepy Eye 45 SLEEPY EYE — Aubrey Steffl set the Cedar Mountain school record for career assists on Friday as the Cougars cruised to a 72-45 win over Sleepy Eye in a Tomahawk Division girls basketball ...

January 31, 2026

Raiders outlast Mavs in key Valley game

By: Travis Rosenau

NICOLLET — While the job isn’t finished, the Nicollet Raiders asserted themselves atop the Valley Division with Friday evening’s win over Martin County West. The Mavericks made a late push, but the Raiders did enough damage with their ...

January 30, 2026

Area roundup: New Ulm gymnastics downs Marshall

PREP GYMNASTICS New Ulm 131.575, Marshall 116.775 NEW ULM — New Ulm cruised by Marshall 131.575-116.775 in a Big South Conference prep gymnastics meet on Thursday. Sophia Berger led the meet in all around score with a 33.125, taking ...

January 30, 2026